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This October, the Social Security Administration is expected to announce a 2.7% cost of living adjustment for 2026 now that sounds like good news, until you see what it really means in dollars and cents. Today, Scott breaks down what the new Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) really means for you, and why rising Medicare premiums, taxes, and inflation can easily cancel out your “raise.”

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💵 The Real Raise: average benefit increase is only about $54 a month

🏥 Medicare Impact: higher premiums can erase much of that gain

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